Flying from Auckland International Airport (AKL) to Lima Airport (LIM): what you need to know
Lima's timezone is UTC-5, making Lima 18 hours behind Auckland.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your AKL to LIM flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as December. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Auckland International Airport to Lima Airport. Many travellers pass through Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport when flying between AKL and LIM.
How to find the cheapest flights from Auckland International Airport (AKL) to Lima Airport (LIM)
$1,038 is currently the best price for a one-way Auckland International Airport to Lima Airport flight. Return flights start from $1,839. These fares can change based on availability.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from AKL to LIM. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Auckland International Airport to Lima Airport across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Auckland International Airport to Lima Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Auckland International Airport (AKL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Auckland International Airport, data shows 70% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Auckland to Auckland International Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The journey on public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Auckland International Airport to Lima Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near AKL:
Arriving at Lima Airport (LIM)
If you're arriving on a late Auckland International Airport to Lima Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near LIM:
Grab a Lima Airport rental car and discover Lima and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sixt, Alamo and Budget are leading providers you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Lima Airport around three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Lima Airport (LIM) to central Lima
Lima Airport to central Lima has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport takes around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Lima Airport (LIM)
August is the busiest month for flights from Auckland International Airport to Lima Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Lima in March.
Book your flight from Auckland International Airport to Lima Airport for February if you want to explore Lima during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from AKL to LIM in August. Temperatures average between 14ºC (57ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
Explore more of Peru
Lima has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Peru you'll want to see. Around 11 kilometres west of Lima, a visit to Callao will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Islas Palomino, Malecón Pardo La Punta - Callao and Fortaleza Real Felipe.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Peru, consider Trujillo, about 483 kilometres north-west of Lima. Iglesia de La Merced, Plaza de Armas de Trujillo and Playa de Huanchaco are the start of reasons to visit.